I'm looking to use this as an extension cord for my electric car EVSE. Will the plug be OK out in the rain all night? (not cold; just rain).
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I sold my cable when I moved cross country. The male prongs are molded (if I recall) so no risk of water entering the extension cable. Cut an old 5 quart Motor Oil (plastic) canister and use it as rain shield? Other choice is to find 4 inch diameter PVC pipe from hardware store. Maybe 1 foot long pipe would be enough to keep the connectors protected from the elements inside the pipe.
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Is there anyway you could wrap tape around the plug in the car? That should prevent moisture from shorting out the plug. I never use mine in the rain for that possibility!
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although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope that helps- j:-) although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope... » Read More although it is super water and oil resistant it is not typically a plug you'd use for "water conditions." To me, it's more about where it plugs in- at those two connection points will water have the opportunity to get between both contacts? If it does then you need to change conditions. its not water tight connectors it is the "covering" they are suggesting that is. So if the car were 10 feet away under a carport and both ends were shielded from direct rain i'd be most likely ok with it- but exposed on both ends- I'd suggest being careful and not using it that way. Hope that helps- j:-) « Show Less
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I imagine it depends on how much it got wet. All of the wiring is insulated pretty well. I would say as long as the AC power adapter doesn't get flooded it should be fine. Just be sure to plug it into a water tight exterior power receptacle. So long as it doesn't freeze outside u should be okay.
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I use this for my electrical car. What is nice is I can tell you that I see no current drop on this cable. I am getting the full 40 amps that my car is asking for. This cable is probably twice as thick as it needs to be and is definitely thicker then wires that feed it. Being a EE I would say you should have no problem as most units can handle as low as 90 volts prior to causing real problems. The only exception to this might be a electrical elements. I would not chain cables together as the cable is speced to its length hence the over-sizing of the wire size. Hopes this helps out.
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I use mine outside. Just have to ensure the outlet you plug it in to has a rain cover. I suggest sealing the connector that where power supply meets wiring for light with RTV gasket maker or a caulk to ensure that's water tight
1220235
I have used it exclusively outdoors. I installed about 5 of them. 1 of them went out almost immediately. The others have worked well for about a year now. My lights are under the eaves of the house, and therefore not exposed directly to rain.
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Personally, I would not use any electrical equipment in the rain. I would wait until conditions are dry outside before exposing any electrical tools (mower, edger, trimmer, blower, cable, etc.) to wet conditions. But that's me: I usually play it super safe and try to avoid any chance of shock or shorting. I hope this helped.
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This unit must not be exposed to the weather. The only part that can go outside is the weather proof outlet box that you would plug the cord into.
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It would be fine with an extension cord. It a low draw charger and does not perform a quick charge. Yep, you can leave it plugged in and connected to a battery for ever. It is basically a battery maintainer, where it has the ability to decrease or increase the charge based on it's constant monitoring of the battery. I leave mine plugged into my car all winter long about 7-months.
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I can't truly answer your question. Personally, my logic tells me, I would be taking an enormous mistake by using ANY piece of electric equipment while it was raining. To big of a chance of an electrical shock. So, no I would not use it in the rain. Doesn't mean that it can't be done though.
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I think it will be fine. I have mine plugged as needed in winter in Colorado. We dont usually get that cold though.
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I have had it in the rain by accident (middle of the night and a storm came in while I was sleeping) it was fine. I wouldn't recommend leaving it in the rain on purpose, it is electric after all.
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Personal preference I suppose. Poor weather would be another problem. I use this product on my wife's SUV that constantly loses battery power w/ all the electronic gadgets the car has. The battery tender terminal cord wasn't long enough to reach the outside of the grill. I installed this extension cord and now I can charge the battery w/out opening the hood. If I didn't have a garage I might buy another extension cord to run from the car to the inside so that the battery tender doesn't have to be outside.
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Would be better and safer to put an outside waterproof outlet and plug it in. Would not trust Rain Bird honoring warranty by cutting the chord...
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It should be adequate for temporarily protecting an outdoor electrical outlet from rain and snow, but not total immersion. I would not trust it to remain safe for more than a month though.
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I assume that would be ok, just keep it out of the weather. I leave mine plugged in for long periods of time, but mine is indoors.
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The wire jacket has the code SJT stamped on it. S=stranded wire, J=300v jacket rating & T=Thermal plastic insulation. It does not have W so they are not rated for outdoor use. You need a wire with the letter W in it. Examples are SJW, SJTW, SJOOW. With all that being said, if the plugs were in a protected location out of the rain & sun I believe they would hold up well.
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The cord on mine doesn't look much different than any other J1772 connector I've used. I don't see any reason that you couldn't use it outdoors. If in doubt, you could maybe have some sort of plastic cover you hang over it to keep the rain off.